Social Justice Grants

Last updated October 20, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,028 active social justice grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 29 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 489 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 1,028; from 703 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $7,500–$75K
Total listed funding: $76.6M; across 489 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 30; 61 with a published date

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COVID-19 Response Fund Beneficial State Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Beneficial State Foundation reallocated nearly $100,000 in operating funds to create the COVID-19 Response Fund to provide direct support to community organizations responding to the pandemic.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Live Justice Scholarship CSU Law Alumni Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The CSULAA Live Justice Scholarship is designed to aid students who possess a strong commitment to juvenile justice or social justice initiatives, and who also demonstrate financial need.	Not published	Varies
Black Voices Nomination Grant Black Voices for Black Justice Fund · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The Black Voices Nomination aims to elevate Black leaders advocating for racial justice by providing financial awards of $20,000 or $50,000.	Not published	$20K – $50K
Rapid Response Fund Headwaters Foundation for Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Justice & Liberation Individual Support Fund Headwaters Foundation for Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Legal Services Advisory Committee (LSAC) Grant Minnesota Judicial Branch · Foundation Not published · Varies The Legal Services Advisory Committee (LSAC) Grant provides essential funding for legal services and alternative dispute resolution programs aimed at low-income clients across Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Keep Going Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Founded in 1984, the Community Foundation of Louisville mobilizes people, networks, and capital to spark meaningful change in and beyond Louisville. Just as our name signifies, here, community comes first.	Not published	$3K
Democracy Commission Program Round 2 FY2023 U.S. Mission to Albania · Federal Forecast · $30K – $50K The U.S. Embassy Tirana announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications under the Democracy Commission Program. Please follow all instructions below.	Forecast	$30K – $50K
Rex Foundation General Grants Rex Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rex Foundation provides grants to organizations working in arts, music, education, environment, indigenous peoples, social justice, and related areas.	Not published	Varies
Zegar Family Foundation Grant The Zegar Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Zegar Family Foundation Grant, established in 2007, focuses on improving lives through impactful charitable donations.	Not published	Varies
Mccune Foundation: Project & General Operating Support Grants The McCune Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The McCune Foundation provides funding to grassroots organizations in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties that empower economically and politically marginalized groups.	Not published	Up to $50K
Henry T. Nicholas III Foundation - California Grants Henry T Nicholas III Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies About the Henry T. Nicholas, III Foundation The Foundation has been at the forefront nationally in supporting victims' rights, reflecting Dr. Nicholas' longstanding commitment to victims of violent crime.	Not published	Varies
Community Resilience Fund Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies One of Crossroads Fund's grant programs supporting grassroots community organizations working on issues of racial, social, and economic justice in the Chicago area.	Not published	Varies
Strengthening Feminist Movements in Asia Grant Program Women's Fund Asia · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Strengthening Feminist Movements in Asia Grant Program, initiated by Women's Fund Asia, aims to bolster the efforts of women, girls, trans, and intersex rights activists across the region.	Not published	Up to $30K
Grand Victoria Foundation Grants: Building Community Power Grand Victoria Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grand Victoria Foundation Grants focus on building community power in Illinois, specifically empowering Black communities to address systemic inequities.	Not published	Varies
Bread & Roses Community Fund - Opportunity Fund (Rapid Response) Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Monthly rapid-response funding for community-organizing groups in the Philadelphia region (5 PA + Camden NJ counties); open/rolling (deadline first business day each month).	Not published	Up to $50K
RFP Focus: Next Generation Power-Building Grant Polk Bros Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies RFP Focus: Next Generation Power-Building Fostering a Participatory, Multiracial Democracy With this RFP, Polk Bros.	Not published	Varies
Booth Ferris Foundation: Strengthening NYC Grant Program Booth Ferris Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Booth Ferris Foundation, established in 1957, offers grants through its Strengthening NYC Grant Program. This initiative aims to support organizations that promote equity and build vibrant communities in New York City.	Not published	Varies
Perspective Fund: Organizations Grant Perspective Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Perspective Fund is dedicated to transforming storytelling into a tool for social change, focusing on equity and justice.	Not published	Varies
PCC Rapid Response Grants Pop Culture Collaborative · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The PCC Rapid Response Grants provide support for cultural initiatives that aim to shape narratives during critical cultural moments.	Not published	Up to $100K
UC Santa Barbara Quarterman & Keller Racial Justice Scholarship The Quarterman & Keller Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship for UC Santa Barbara students pursuing Black Studies with research focused on racial justice topics.	Not published	Varies
Systems Change Grants Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Through our grantmaking, we support nonprofits that serve South Carolina at local, regional and state levels to address root causes of poverty while honoring the dignity of every South Carolinian.	Not published	Up to $100K
World Future Fund Grant World Future Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The World Future Fund Grant aims to create a sustainable future by addressing social and economic imbalances. It prioritizes funding organizations that promote social democracy and enhance public welfare, particularly in the USA and Europe.	Not published	Varies
Racial Equity Fund Grants Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Racial Equity Fund Grants support anti-racism initiatives within the Grinnell Area, aiming to dismantle systemic barriers faced by Black, Indigenous, and people of color.	Not published	Varies

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About social justice grants

Social justice grants fund nonprofits advancing racial, economic, gender, and systemic equity through advocacy, community organizing, policy reform, and direct services. Funding is concentrated in private philanthropy, with funders such as the Ford Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and the Open Society Foundations supporting movement-building and structural change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do social justice grants award?

Of the 1,028 social justice grants Grantable lists as of October 20, 2026, 489 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $7,500 and $75K. The largest is $10.0M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most social justice grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Crossroads Fund Inc (14), Bread and Roses Community Fund (11), Headwaters Foundation for Justice (11), Social Justice Fund Northwest (11), and Inatai Foundation (9). In all, 703 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are social justice grants due?

Of 1,028 grants listed, 30 accept applications on a rolling basis, 61 have a published upcoming deadline, 229 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 708 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 51% fall in October–December.

What grants are available for social justice work?

Social justice grants support community organizing, policy advocacy, leadership development, litigation, and programs that address the root causes of inequity. Funders increasingly offer flexible general-operating and multi-year support, and many prioritize organizations led by people from the communities most affected by injustice.

Who funds social justice nonprofits?

Private foundations lead social justice funding, including the Ford Foundation's equity-focused grantmaking, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's work on racial equity, and the Open Society Foundations' support for justice and democracy. Donor collaboratives, community foundations, and progressive funding intermediaries also direct significant resources to this field.

How do social justice organizations find the right funders?

Start by identifying foundations whose stated priorities match your issue area and approach, since social justice funders often focus on specific causes, populations, or strategies. Reviewing funders' published grant lists, building relationships before applying, and clearly articulating both your theory of change and community accountability all strengthen your chances.

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